We next went to the animal market. It was originally in the city, but with a population of 400,000, it was becoming a problem to have it in the city proper. They moved it about 6 km out of town. Other than the trucks and mechanized vehicles, Marco Polo and any of the travelers of the silk road would have recognized the event. There were several types of sheep for sale as well as goats and cattle. They slaughtered a few of the sheep and food was sold around the edge of the area. The way it was cooked has not changed in at least two thousand years. There were men selling touristy items at prices that were significantly too high. There were also some sellers of water melons and other fruits outside the selling area. It was definitely an unusual experience.
Animal Market
Bringing an animal to market
Buying and Selling animals
Scene at Animal Market
Buying and Selling
Typical scene at Animal Market
Veiled woman on scooter
Donkey Carts still in use
Typical scene
Dining area at Animal market
Watermelon for sale
Typical scene
Typical scene
Different kind of sheep
Sheep for sale
oven in use at least since the time of Marco PoloVideo Clip of Animal Market outside of Kashgar
We stopped to get pictures taken, because we will need two when we enter Turkmenistan. I had them at home, but didn’t realize that I was supposed to bring them with me.
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